Best Christian Quotes to Support your Faith, Edited by Melkisedeck Leon Shine

Hope in Times of Waiting: 15 Bible Verses for Patience and Trust

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Author/Editor: Melkisedeck Leon Shine, 2015-2017: AckySHINE.com

In the journey of life, we often find ourselves waiting for something. It could be waiting for a job offer, waiting for healing, waiting for a breakthrough, or waiting for a loved one to return. Waiting can be challenging, and it often tests our patience and trust in God. But in times of waiting, we can find hope and encouragement in the timeless wisdom of the Bible. Let's explore 15 Bible verses that inspire patience and trust, and discover the hope that sustains us during these times.

"Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!" - Psalm 27:14
"But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint." - Isaiah 40:31
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6
"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." - Galatians 6:9
"I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word, I hope." - Psalm 130:5
"Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming." - Matthew 24:42
"Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains." - James 5:7
"The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul who seeks him." - Lamentations 3:25
"But as for me, I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me." - Micah 7:7
"But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience." - Romans 8:25
"For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay." - Habakkuk 2:3
"In hope he believed against hope, that he should become the father of many nations, as he had been told, 'So shall your offspring be.'" - Romans 4:18
"But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day." - 2 Peter 3:8
"Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.'" - Mark 10:27
"And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer, and perfecter of faith." - Hebrews 12:1-2

As we reflect on these Bible verses, we find that waiting is not wasted time. Instead, it is an opportunity for growth, trust, and hope. Just as Noah patiently waited for the flood to end, just as Abraham waited for the promised son, and just as Jesus waited for the appointed time to fulfill his mission, we too can find strength in waiting. It is during these seasons that we learn to surrender our desires and trust in God's perfect timing.

Dear reader, as you find yourself in a season of waiting, may you find solace in these verses and be reminded of God's faithfulness. May you cultivate patience and trust in your heart, knowing that God's plans for your life are far greater than you can imagine. Let your heart take courage, for God is with you every step of the way.

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👥 Zawadi Guest Dec 10, 2018

Hebrews 10:19-22 – "Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water."

👥 Selemani Guest Dec 9, 2018

Mark 8:34-38 – "Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: 'Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it. What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? If anyone is ashamed of me and my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his Father’s glory with the holy angels.'"

👥 Mwagonda Guest Dec 7, 2018

You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. – Matthew 5:14

👥 Peter Mwambui Guest Dec 4, 2018

Inspiring words, I’m sharing this! 🔗

👥 Victor Malima Guest Dec 3, 2018

1 Peter 1:13-16 – "Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'"

👥 Nahida Guest Dec 1, 2018

Luke 6:27-31 – "But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you."

👥 Ann Wambui Guest Nov 27, 2018

For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. – Galatians 3:26

👥 David Sokoine Guest Nov 25, 2018

Faith is the assurance that God’s plan is better than your dreams. – Unknown

👥 Francis Njeru Guest Nov 25, 2018

Trust in His plan.

👥 Khalifa Guest Nov 20, 2018

You always post exactly what I need to hear. This one really spoke to me!

👥 Nassor Guest Nov 10, 2018

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. – 2 Corinthians 4:18

👥 Michael Onyango Guest Nov 10, 2018

Faith is not something you have to muster up, it’s something God gives you. – Ephesians 2:8

👥 Mjaka Guest Nov 7, 2018

1 Corinthians 15:50-52 – "I declare to you, brothers and sisters, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God, nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable. Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed—in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed."

👥 Andrew Mchome Guest Oct 23, 2018

God love never fails.

👥 Rabia Guest Oct 9, 2018

Love the simplicity and wisdom here. 🌿

👥 Mwinyi Guest Sep 29, 2018

It is not the strength of your faith, but the object of your faith that actually saves you. – Timothy Keller

👥 Salum Guest Sep 27, 2018

Faith doesn’t make things easy, but it makes them possible. – Unknown

👥 Monica Nyalandu Guest Sep 22, 2018

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. – Romans 12:12

👥 Alice Jebet Guest Sep 21, 2018

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works. – Ephesians 2:10

👥 Samson Mahiga Guest Sep 16, 2018

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:7

👥 Francis Mrope Guest Aug 27, 2018

Let your light shine before others

👥 Benjamin Kibicho Guest Aug 21, 2018

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. – Romans 12:21

👥 Mashaka Guest Aug 19, 2018

This quote is a reminder of how powerful words can be.

👥 Esther Cheruiyot Guest Aug 16, 2018

Our faith grows when we acknowledge that our Father knows best and is always working on our behalf. – Beth Moore

👥 Jacob Kiplangat Guest Aug 15, 2018

This quote brightened my day.

👥 Andrew Mchome Guest Aug 15, 2018

Faith is trusting in the goodness of God and His love for you, even when life is hard. – Francis Chan

👥 Paul Kamau Guest Aug 13, 2018

And Jesus said to him, ‘Go; your faith has made you well.’ Immediately he regained his sight and began following Him on the road. – Mark 10:52

👥 Peter Mugendi Guest Aug 12, 2018

Faith is the refusal to panic. – Martin Lloyd-Jones

👥 Fredrick Mutiso Guest Jul 27, 2018

Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. – Psalm 125:1

👥 Mtumwa Guest Jul 13, 2018

I needed this perspective.

👥 Christopher Oloo Guest Jul 2, 2018

Beautiful and meaningful quote.

👥 Tabu Guest Jun 28, 2018

He replied, ‘Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.’ – Luke 11:28

👥 Josephine Nekesa Guest Jun 23, 2018

Faith is not a leap in the dark, but a step into the light. – Unknown

👥 Peter Otieno Guest Jun 20, 2018

Faith is taking God at His word. – Anonymous

👥 Fadhili Guest Jun 17, 2018

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. – Isaiah 43:2

👥 David Musyoka Guest Jun 10, 2018

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. – 1 Corinthians 16:13

👥 Janet Sumari Guest Jun 8, 2018

Matthew 6:19-21 – "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

👥 Jane Muthui Guest Jun 7, 2018

Faith will carry you through storms, but not without getting wet. – Anonymous

👥 Moses Kipkemboi Guest May 30, 2018

Your story isn't over; God is still writing it

👥 Maida Guest May 26, 2018

Love the simplicity and wisdom here.

👥 Lucy Mushi Guest May 25, 2018

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. – James 1:5

👥 Chris Okello Guest May 21, 2018

I feel this on a deep level. 💓

👥 Carol Nyakio Guest Apr 26, 2018

Romans 6:5-7 – "For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly also be united with him in a resurrection like his. For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin—because anyone who has died has been set free from sin."

👥 Andrew Mchome Guest Apr 25, 2018

The righteous will live by faith. – Romans 1:17

👥 Nancy Komba Guest Mar 25, 2018

Faith does not eliminate questions, but faith knows where to take them. – Elisabeth Elliot

👥 Henry Sokoine Guest Mar 23, 2018

Faith is not believing that God can, it’s knowing that He will. – Unknown

👥 Sarah Achieng Guest Mar 22, 2018

Revelation 21:1-4 – "Then I saw ‘a new heaven and a new earth,’ for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.’"

👥 Ruth Mtangi Guest Mar 19, 2018

Faith is not knowing what the future holds, but knowing who holds the future. – Unknown

👥 Edward Chepkoech Guest Mar 19, 2018

But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. – James 1:6

👥 Alice Jebet Guest Mar 8, 2018

2 Corinthians 4:7-10 – "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed. We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body."

👥 Violet Mumo Guest Mar 8, 2018

Luke 15:20-24 – "So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate."

👥 Nuru Guest Mar 3, 2018

Matthew 5:3-10 – "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

👥 Alice Wanjiru Guest Mar 3, 2018

You are never alone; God is with you

👥 Jafari Guest Feb 25, 2018

So much truth in this! 🌟

👥 Farida Guest Feb 24, 2018

To trust God in the light is nothing, but to trust Him in the dark, that is faith. – Charles Spurgeon

👥 Patrick Kidata Guest Feb 21, 2018

I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you. – Matthew 17:20